Myanmar News
Monday 17th September, 2012 In this photo taken on Jan. 13, 2012, a freed Myanmar political prisoner, right, is welcomed by his friend as he comes out of Insein prison in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar's government said Monday, ... Monday 17th September,...
Myanmar News
Myanmar pardoned more than 500 prisoners on Monday in an amnesty that included political detainees, according to the opposition party, a step that could strengthen the former ... Myanmar pardoned more than 500 prisoners today in an amnesty that...
The Guardian
US and Burma's president, Thein Sein, have thawed in recognition of political, economic and social reforms. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters Burma 's government says it has granted amnesty to 514 prisoners, including some foreigners, on humanitarian...
The Globe & Mail
Suu Kyi speaks during a meeting with members of the Myanmar community at the Royal Festival Hall in central London on June 22, 2012. The announcement came the same day that Human Rights Watch urged Myanmar's government to immediately release all...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Television news earlier reported that president Thein Sein "gives amnesty for a total of 514 prisoners", in a rare breaking news update. The opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) says the government has announced the release of more than 500...
Myanmar News
Monday 17th September, 2012 The government of President Thein Sein has made freedom for political prisoners a centerpiece of its reform policies. Earlier amnesties helped convince Western nations to ease sanctions they had ... Monday 17th September,...